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Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
PHUKET: Phuket officials, local residents, and community leaders gathered yesterday morning (Oct 23), before the heavy rains came down, to pay tribute to King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) on the occasion of Chulalongkorn Day 2025.
Skål Phuket November AGM & Dinner
Skål Phuket November AGM & Dinner
Our host of the month of November, Vincent Delsol, extends a warm invitation to all Skalleagues and friends of Skål for a great evening at Phuket Pullman Panwa Beach Resort. Join us for an elegant evening by the sea as Skål International Phuket welcomes members and guests for our November Networking Dinner. The evening begins with the AGM at 5pm (members only) followed by networking drinks at 6pm at Edge Beach Club, followed by a Thai Night Market-themed dinner at Aqua Restaurant from 7:30pm, celebrating friendship, culture, and the vibrant spirit of Thailand. Members B1200 - Non-Members B1600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
PHUKET: Patong bore the worst of Phuket’s flooding yesterday (Oct 23) as continuous heavy rain from Tropical Storm ‘Fengshen’ triggered flash floods and widespread disruption across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Spirit Mediums In The Streets, Phuket Veg Fest Schedule, Poker Tourney Banned Again || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Spirit Mediums In The Streets, Phuket Veg Fest Schedule, Poker Tourney Banned Again || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA - October 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cabinet mulls easing entertainment zoning rules
Cabinet mulls easing entertainment zoning rules
BANGKOK: As the government reinstates a study to eliminate zoning rules for entertainment venues and ease the afternoon alcohol sales ban, business operators in the Khao San area in Bangkok say the effort could reduce illegal overtime operations, but certain zones should remain to avoid disturbing nearby neighbourhoods.
Poker recriminalised after briefly being legal
Poker recriminalised after briefly being legal
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as interior minister, has banned poker, reversing his Pheu Thai predecessor’s decision to decriminalise it just over two months ago.
Sapam Shrine holds street procession
Sapam Shrine holds street procession
PHUKET: Thousands of residents and visitors dressed in white lined the streets of Phuket Town today (Oct 23) to witness the Iw Keng procession from Sapam and Bang Khu shrines ‒ one of the most revered rituals of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which this year celebrates its 200th anniversary.
Police seize 13 modified motorbikes, detain 45 youths in Veg Fest patrol
Police seize 13 modified motorbikes, detain 45 youths in Veg Fest patrol
PHUKET: Phuket City Police seized 13 modified motorbikes and detained 45 youths during patrols at Saphan Hin last night to prevent disturbances during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra led provincial officials, community leaders and residents in a ‘Song Keng’ chanting ceremony to offer blessings to His Majesty the King as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 celebrations.
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
BRUSSELS: EU leaders will look to greenlight a potential mammoth new loan for Ukraine today (Oct 23) using Russian frozen assets, in a bid to bolster Kyiv as US President Donald Trump vacillates on peace efforts with Moscow.
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has broken its silence, unveiling the reasons behind the shock dismissal of Japanese head coach Masatada Ishii - a sensational move that has left Thai football fans stunned and furious.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
PHUKET: Patong’s 50 Pi Rd (‘Ha Sip Pi Rd’) remains closed today (Oct 23) as safety inspections and cleanup operations continue following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday.
Phuket mops up
Phuket mops up
PHUKET: Teams across Phuket continued cleanup operations today (Oct 23) following heavy downpours that drenched the island yesterday (Oct 22), causing flash flooding, traffic disruption and rising canal levels.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cleans Up After Heavy Rain, Red Tape Bogs Down Wastewater Projects || Oct 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cleans Up After Heavy Rain, Red Tape Bogs Down Wastewater Projects || Oct 22
PHUKET XTRA - October 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office is inspecting vendors taking part in the Phuket Vegetarian Festival and ordering them to clearly display prices on signs for foods, goods and services to ensure fair pricing and food safety for tourists who visit the Veg Fest. 
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodia sternly, saying Thailand will withdraw from ongoing peace efforts if upcoming border negotiations fail to deliver results.
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
FOOTBALL: In a shock move, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has announced the dismissal of Masatada Ishii as head coach of the national men’s football team, citing irreconcilable differences in team management philosophy.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation from the post of leader of the Pheu Thai Party this morning (Oct 22), to facilitate a revamp of the party.
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has taken centre stage at ITB Asia 2025, the region’s largest tourism trade show, to strengthen its image as a world-class and sustainable travel destination.